Prepare for a Confident and Empowered Birth Experience with My Childbirth Education Classes
Every expectant parent should take a Childbirth Education Class in order to understand their options, their rights, and how to navigate the unknown world of labor and delivery.
Choose Your Learning Style
Group In-Person Class
- Small group classes (~3-8 couples)
- 8-hour class, split into two 4-hour classes
- Taught at different locations in Los Angeles (see registration page for location details & upcoming class dates)
Private In-Person/Virtual Class
- Private class for 1 couple
- 8-hour class, split into two 4-hour classes
- Taught over Zoom or in-person at your home, within 15 miles of Torrance (Beyond 15 miles considered with additional travel fee)
What We’ll Cover
Physiology of Birth
- Signs of Early Labor
- Braxton Hicks vs. True Labor Contractions
- Stages & Phases of Labor
- Hormones in Labor
- Physical Signs of Labor Progression
Comfort Measures
- Movement & Positioning
- Massage Techniques
- Comfort Measures for the Different Stages of Labor
- Relaxation Techniques
- Partner Support Guidance
Medical Interventions
- Epidurals & Other Pain Management
- Medical Inductions
- Cesarean Section
- Medications in Birth
- Other Possible Medical Interventions
Birth Preferences
- Birth Options, Rights, & Preferences
- What to Include in Your Birth Plan Write-Up
- Curating Your Birth Team
- Birth Doulas
- Choosing Your Birth Place & Care Providers
Go into your birth feeling ready and empowered.
Get StartedWhat My Clients Say
Hailey Thompson Bonus
“She came to our house to teach us the infant care class, and made the whole process so easy and painless. She's super knowledgeable and passionate about the subject, and brought a doll and props to literally give us hands on experience.”
Veronica Robinson
“She covers a lot of information in a short amount of time, while also making it manageable and applicable. We could not be as confident as we are without her.”
kelsey dolby
“She was a great coach leading up to the birth and through the hypnobirthing course. She coached us through all the twists and turns. She was calm the entire time and so incredibly helpful. At one point during my surges my mantra was "Denise is here. I am safe."”
Meet Your Instructor
Hi! I’m Denise Curtis. I’m a CAPPA Certified Labor & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and HypnoBirthing® Certified Educator in the Los Angeles area. I’ve helped thousands of families just like yours learn what to expect and how to face birth with confidence and readiness.
I’ve heard it all so many times:
“I want an unmedicated birth but have no clue how to achieve that.”
“I likely want an epidural, but need to know more about it.”
“I don’t know what my rights are and I don’t want the providers doing things that I may not need or be okay with.”
The birth space is sacred and you should have full control over what that space looks and feels like at all times. The way to have that control is to understand exactly what’s going on in labor and be able to make fully informed decisions along the way.
Let’s get together and get you fully prepared for anything that may come your way during birth.